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China bomb attacks kill 7
Kyodo News, Published on 01/10/2015
» BEIJING - More than a dozen parcel bombs exploded Wednesday afternoon in southern China's Guangxi region, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 50 others, according to media reports.
Joint Thai-Japan cancer centre opens in Bangkok
Kyodo News, Published on 01/10/2015
» A new joint medical facility, the Thai-Japan Center for Early Cancer Detection Training, has officially opened in Bangkok, with the aim of helping to make cancer treatment more effective and less costly.
Thai-Japanese online stock trading service launches
Kyodo News, Published on 01/10/2015
» A Japanese online stockbroker launched an online service in Thailand on Thursday, with the aim of using innovative technology to minimise investors' costs.
Jet-setting monk to set up US monastery (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/10/2015
» Fugitive jet-setting monk Luang Pu Nen Kham claims he has officially received permanent residency in the United States and will soon set up a monastery there, according to exiled journalist Jom Petchpradub. The DSI says it has requested his extradition.
Prayut's UN speech: full text
Prayut Chan-o-cha, Published on 01/10/2015
» This is the full text of the speech delivered by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at this week's opening of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday (Thailand time).
Russia's first Syria air strike 'kills 36 civilians'
AFP, Published on 01/10/2015
» WASHINGTON - The White House said Wednesday it was too soon to say what Russian warplanes were targeting in Syria, or what may have actually been hit, when Moscow carried out its first strikes in the war-torn country.
Palestinian flag flies at United Nations for first time
AFP, Published on 01/10/2015
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The Palestinians raised their flag at the United Nations on Wednesday for the first time, a symbolic gesture approved by a General Assembly vote at the world body earlier this month.
World Bank cuts Russia forecast, warns of poverty rise
AFP, Published on 01/10/2015
» MOSCOW - The World Bank on Wednesday downgraded its outlook for Russia's economy, warning that a biting recession was deepening and would persist into next year, pushing more people below the poverty line.
Swiss target Platini in Fifa scandal
AFP, Published on 01/10/2015
» GENEVA - Fresh questions emerged Wednesday over a two-million dollar payment Michel Platini received from Fifa, as Swiss prosecutors confirmed that the former French star is more than just a witness in their criminal probe.
Meyer springs a surprise and names Du Preez captain at World Cup
AFP, Published on 01/10/2015
» NEWCASTLE (UNITED KINGDOM) - South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer sprang a surprise in naming scrum-half Fourie du Preez as captain on Wednesday for their key World Cup game against Scotland on Saturday.